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Recycled Smartphone Screen Glassware

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Pentatonic 'Handy Glass' Boasts a Modern Aesthetic

— April 12, 2018 — Eco
The Pentatonic 'Handy Glass' has been created as a modern, eco-friendly piece of glassware for the home that makes use of an unlikely material to eliminate the need for virgin materials. Crafted from recycled smartphone screens, the glasses come in sets of four and boast a smoky gray color that makes them a demure option for the kitchen. The glasses have a 350ml capacity that makes them perfect for everyday use, while the recycled nature of the glassware eliminate the guilt associated with purchasing new products.

The Pentatonic 'Handy Glass' speaks to the increased need for recycled products for the home as consumers seek out ways to curb their purchasing of new solutions. The glasses also make for a great conversation piece to further enhance the character of your home and the items in it.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Glassware - There is an opportunity to create more eco-friendly glassware by repurposing unlikely materials, such as recycled smartphone screens.
2. Recycled Home Products - As consumers become more eco-conscious, there is an opportunity to create more recycled home products to satisfy the demand for sustainable living.
3. Sustainable Everyday Items - There is a growing trend towards sustainable everyday items, such as the Pentatonic 'Handy Glass', which presents opportunities to create more eco-friendly versions of common household objects.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Goods - The consumer goods industry can benefit from the trend towards eco-friendly products, by creating more sustainable options for everyday items.
2. Electronics Recycling - With the use of recycled smartphone screens for glassware, there is an opportunity for growth in the electronics recycling industry to repurpose other discarded materials for new products.
3. Sustainable Home Decor - The trend towards sustainable living presents opportunities for the sustainable home decor industry to create products that align with eco-conscious values.
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